Based on the Lincoln/Douglas debates, how did the two differ on the expansion of slavery, equal rights, and the role of the national government? Use examples of their words to illustrate your points.
Why did President Lincoln change from 1861 to 1863 from simply preserving the union to also ending slavery?
What role did African Americans play in both winning the Civil War and in defining the war's consequences
In what ways did the outcome of the Civil War change the United States's status in the world?